Liza Achilles has been a friend of Silent Book Club for many years. She is one of our original chapter organizers, running the SBC Rockville chapter since 2017, and she's been a guest contributor on the blog. Liza is publishing a new book on July 1, and we were delighted to interview her about it here! Continue reading

Over the years, I’ve noticed that each month has its own character, when it comes to Silent Book Club events. And some months have particularly big character. Continue reading

My Silent Book Club, here in Rockville, Maryland, has become a tight-knit community of book lovers who are, well, not necessarily from Rockville, Maryland.  Continue reading

Libraries around the world are having to decide how to operate (or not) during a pandemic. Here’s what has been happening at my library in Rockville, Maryland. Continue reading

In this roundup, we're looking at books that explore how people cope, and have coped, with disease and quarantine.  Continue reading

SBC host Liza Achilles shares her tips for hosting a successful book club. Continue reading

Starting a Silent Book Club was one of the best decisions Liza Achilles made in her life. Here's why. Continue reading

As Shakespeare knew, well-written words aren’t likely to disappear, as long as the human race endures. How do you participate in the eternal trendiness of books?

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We need books nearby so we can notice their presence and read them. However, many book lovers find that their collection of books gets way too big all too easily. Continue reading

If you've made a book resolution, perhaps some book solutions are in order. Here are a few things to do to keep the pages turning throughout the days, weeks, and months. Continue reading